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Definition of outrageousness

outrageousness

/aʊtˈreɪ.dʒəs.nəs/
out · ra · geous · ness
Adverb:outrageously
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Adjective:outrageous
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outrageousness Lexical Profile

outrageousness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being shocking, morally offensive, or grossly excessive.

Example

"Public officials condemned the sheer outrageousness of the company's fraudulent accounting practices."

2

The quality of being boldly unconventional, extravagant, or startlingly unusual.

Example

"The fashion designer was celebrated for the theatrical outrageousness of his runway collections."

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• Rhymes for outrageousness

• Nearby Words

outrage
outrageous
outrageously
outrageousness
outraise
outrank
outreach

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English by adding the native suffix '-ness' to 'outrageous', which derives from Old French 'oultrageus', ultimately from Latin 'ultra' meaning 'beyond' (referring to passing beyond reasonable bounds, rather than the word 'rage').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outrageousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outrageousness
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